Redefining Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

Talent-Driven 
Private Equity

WAD Capital partners with SMEs within 300km of Brussels, focusing on B2B, energy transition, and healthcare services. By empowering mid-to-senior career executives and leveraging our proprietary deal sourcing mechanism, we drive sustainable growth and innovation.

We screen 500 entrepreneurs annually, to select 10 exceptional candidates ready to build on the legacy of retiring owners.

Supported by a network of family offices, institutional investors, and international entrepreneurs, we foster your successful transition by our highly talented CEO, enabling high return investment in the company you know best which are the key ingredients to our mutual success.

Whether you’re an SME owner seeking a legacy-preserving partner, a candidate entrepreneur ready for leadership, or an LP looking for ethical, high-return investments, WAD Capital ensures a balanced, value-driven approach.

You could be part of it!

“The only specialised private equity fund focusing on succession and generation transitions”

Business Foundations

Helping entrepreneurs to acquire SMEs with €1-5M EBITDA in fragmented markets.

Growth & Innovation

Fostering innovation by leveraging market fragmentation for robust growth.

Empowering Entrepreneurs

Supporting a cohort of CEOs to assume leadership during pivotal succession phases.

Cohort 24

* Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

ETA* Accelerator

Inspired by the traditional search fund model with a strategic twist and tech-driven approach.

Accelerated Process

Our strategic approach significantly shortens the acquisition cycle, enhancing efficiency and precision throughout the process.

Capital Commitment

WAD Capital provides complete financial backing, ensuring access to the necessary capital to support robust and agile growth strategies. 

Strategic Synergies

Our network of industry investors provides unparalleled insights, ensuring transformative business growth. 

Technological Edge

With the incorporation of technology, your company maintains an edge in identifying and nurturing future investment opportunities.

Investment Journey

Our Investment Journey is a strategic process focused on delivering exceptional outcomes. From identifying opportunities with our proprietary Generative DealFlow™ to driving growth through digitisation, we guide SMEs at every step. Our approach combines data-driven insights, hands-on leadership, and a dedication to preserving legacy while fostering future success.

Negotiation & Acquisition

Our transparent, fair negotiation process leverages Generative DealFlow™ insights to craft strategies that honour legacies and drive growth. We provide full financial backing for seamless transitions.

Digitisation

Using Generative DealFlow™, we implement tailored digitisation solutions to enhance efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making, ensuring scalable growth aligned with the company’s vision.

Search, contact & diligence

We use our proprietary Generative DealFlow™ to identify high-potential SMEs, combining data analytics, automated screening, and our network. This ensures a thorough understanding of each company’s strengths and fit with our strategy.

Observation

Post-acquisition, we observe and analyse company culture, operations, and market dynamics, using Generative DealFlow™ to refine strategies for immediate and long-term success.

Process

We streamline processes to solidify growth, focusing on leadership development and operational excellence. This ensures profitability, resilience, and a strong ethical foundation for future success.

Strategic Advantages

We make Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition accessible by integrating technology, proven leadership, and regional expertise.

Investment Model

Our CEO cohort model leverages technology to equip leaders to drive innovation and ensure SME stability with balanced returns.

Geographic Focus

Focusing on Europe’s SME landscape, we take a regional approach that aligns with the heritage and needs of legacy businesses.

Growth & Adaptation

Our strategy adapts to market shifts, enabling us to consistently refine operations and scale for sustainable growth and leadership.

Community Engagement

We foster a collaborative environment where entrepreneurs, CEOs, and experts connect to share knowledge and success.

Cohort model

Leaders driving innovation while safeguarding the foundations of legacy businesses. Designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.

Redefining ETA

WAD Capital reimagines ETA, combining innovation with respect for legacy businesses. We guide leaders to drive growth while safeguarding and building upon strong foundations.

Empowering Leaders

Our CEOs foster growth and embrace digital transformation. With WAD’s support, they bring fresh perspectives to legacy businesses, ensuring long-term success and modernisation.

Investment Strategy

We focus on unlocking the potential of SMEs by merging tradition with digitisation. Our data-driven approach and network ensure businesses grow while staying true to their heritage.

Join Our Mission

We invite leaders who are ready to innovate while preserving what makes businesses great. As a CIR, you’ll drive transformation, and growth while respecting the legacy of European SMEs.

Care-Profit

Our response to the limitations of the traditional ESG framework. This model weaves together our commitment to ethical practices with the fundamental objective of profitability, offering a balanced and pragmatic approach to business operations.

Our CARE-PROFIT model, aligns financial goals with societal and environmental responsibilities, setting standards for responsible, profitable investment.

Clear Metrics

Employing simpler, more direct indicators for performance, eliminating the ambiguity of ESG standards.

Balanced Objectives

Our model harmonises immediate financial performance with long-term ethical practices.

Adaptable Framework

The CARE-PROFIT model is versatile, suitable for various industries and company sizes.